Villorsonnens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villorsonnens
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The Church of Saint-Pierre, a Swiss heritage site of national significance
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 Villorsonnens
Location in Switzerland
Villorsonnens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
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| • Total | 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 699 m (2,293 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,483 | |
| • Density | 95.80/km2 (248.12/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1694
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| Surrounded by | Autigny, Chénens, La Folliaz, Le Châtelard, Le Glèbe, Massonnens, Sorens, Villaz-Saint-Pierre | |
Villorsonnens is a town in the Glâne district of the Fribourg canton in Switzerland. It was formed around 2001 when four smaller towns joined together. These towns were Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens, Orsonnens, Villargiroud, and Villarsiviriaux.
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What is Villorsonnens Like?
Villorsonnens covers an area of about 15.5 square kilometers (6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 65.4%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 28.9% of the area. The rest of the land, about 5.6%, has buildings and roads. A small part, 0.3%, is made up of rivers.
Most of the forested land is thick forest. Some areas have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, about 37.6% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 24.8% is used for pastures where animals graze. All the water in Villorsonnens comes from flowing rivers and streams.
The town of Villorsonnens includes the main village and several smaller areas called hamlets.
What Does the Villorsonnens Coat of Arms Mean?
The coat of arms for Villorsonnens has a special design. It shows four gold stars on a red and silver background. This design was chosen from a public competition. The four stars on the coat of arms represent the four towns that merged to create Villorsonnens.
Who Lives in Villorsonnens?
Villorsonnens has a population of about 1,240 people. A small part of the population, about 7.4%, are people from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by 13.9%. Most of this growth is from people moving to the town.
Most people in Villorsonnens speak French. About 92.6% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by 2.7% of people. Portuguese is the third most common, spoken by 1.7%.
In Villorsonnens, about 52.6% of the people are male and 47.4% are female. Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up 30% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) make up 58.2%. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up 11.8%.
Important Buildings and Sites
The Church of Saint-Pierre in Villorsonnens is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history and cultural value. The entire village of Orsonnens, which is part of Villorsonnens, is also recognized as a Swiss heritage site.
How Do People Work in Villorsonnens?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Villorsonnens was 2.6%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Many people in Villorsonnens work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming and forestry. About 129 people work in this area, with 49 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 88 people work in this area, with 11 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: These jobs provide services, like in shops, hospitals, or schools. About 60 people work in this area, with 16 businesses.
Most people who work in Villorsonnens drive their own cars to get to their jobs. About 66.6% use a private car. A smaller number, 7.4%, use public transportation.
Learning and Schools in Villorsonnens
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg has several levels:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required secondary school. Students are grouped by their skills.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university) or a vocational program (for job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
During the 2010-2011 school year, 113 students attended 6 classes in Villorsonnens. There was one kindergarten class with 19 students. There were five primary classes with 94 students. Students for lower secondary, upper secondary, and vocational training went to schools in nearby towns.
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The Church of Saint-Pierre, a Swiss heritage site.
See also
In Spanish: Villorsonnens para niños
